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    Kenya–UK Trade Hits Record Sh360 Billion in Q3 2025
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    Kenya–UK Trade Hits Record Sh360 Billion in Q3 2025

    Trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom rose to a record Sh360 billion in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in agricultural exports and renewed investor engagement.

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    Shahid Yakub

    February 5, 2026  ·  1 min read

    Kenya’s bilateral trade with the United Kingdom reached a record Sh360 billion (approximately US$2.3 billion) in the third quarter of 2025, highlighting strengthening commercial ties between the two countries. The growth was largely driven by robust Kenyan exports of tea, coffee, and horticultural produce, which continue to enjoy strong demand in the UK market. The figures reflect Kenya’s strategic positioning as a key agricultural supplier and the benefits of preferential trade arrangements supporting market access. Trade momentum has also been reinforced by deeper investment engagement, with discussions advancing at the UK–Kenya Business Forum, where both public and private sector stakeholders are exploring opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, green energy, and services. The strong trade performance underscores the UK’s role as one of Kenya’s most important export destinations and investment partners, while reinforcing Nairobi’s broader strategy to diversify export markets and attract long-term foreign capital. Why This Matters Strengthens Kenya’s export earnings and foreign exchange inflows Reinforces the UK as a key strategic trade and investment partner Signals growing confidence among investors and buyers in Kenyan products Opportunity Sector Agriculture, Agribusiness, Trade, Investment Exporters: Expanded demand for Kenyan tea, coffee, and fresh produce Investors: Opportunities in value addition, logistics, and agri-processing Businesses: Strong platform for UK–Kenya partnerships across sectors Follow @MotoSeenAfrica for more updates on business, trade, investments, opportunities and economic growth across Africa. Moto Seen Africa — Africa’s View, Seen Clearly. #KenyaUK #Trade #Exports #Agriculture #Horticulture #Investment #EconomicGrowth
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    Shahid Yakub

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